Did you know that your period actually has phases? Yes, it does and each phase plays an important role for your body. So, let’s learn a bit more… There are two phases: the follicular phase and the luteal phase. The follicular phase is all about ovulation. Hormones trigger changes in ovarian follicles until a mature […]
Alright, let’s talk about a bad habit many of us have… screen time. I’m not talking strictly TV, though that is included here, I’m talking all screens: cellphones, tablets, computers, and others. The best parts of life don’t happen on a screen. If you add up the hours you spend each day interacting with your […]
Male infertility may arise from lack of communication between the testis and the epididymis and new research has uncovered a mechanism of this communication. Sperm are produced in the seminiferous tubules of the testis and move through the epididymis, a long, convoluted tube linked to the vas deferens, the duct that moves sperm from the […]
Family planning has truly come along way, from fertility treatments to surrogacy options, but many of the options can leave some of you confused. So let’s start with some definitions to help educate about Surrogacy. A traditional surrogate is a biological mother, while the gestational surrogate is not. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate’s eggs are […]
It is toxin Tuesday and today we are sharing about a toxin that almost all of us ladies have in our house. Can you guess it? Well, we are talking about Nail Polish! Not only can nail polish be toxic, but many of us also keep our nail polish for WAY TOO long. There are […]
The first period after a miscarriage may be more painful than in the past, especially if ovulation doesn’t take place. That’s because the endometrial lining becomes thicker when you don’t ovulate — and menstrual pains and cramps tend to be worse with a heavier flow. We do want you to try not to stress: Your […]
Endometriosis is a gynecological condition affecting an estimated 2 to 10 percent of American women of childbearing age. What is of more concern is that experiencing Endometriosis symptoms is associated with lower health related quality of life #HRQL. Importantly, as symptom severity and number of symptoms increase, HRQL further deteriorates. Missed work Missed events Missed […]
Has an ovarian cyst, stalled your IVF or IUI cycle? What exactly does it mean for next steps and what can be done? Why patients tell me “Why won’t my body cooperate?” An ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch filled with fluid or other tissue that forms in or on an ovary. Ovarian cysts […]
Have you experienced pregnancy or infant loss? It is hard to talk about, but what can be even harder is deciding what is next. How long should you wait if you want to try again? What can you expect after having a loss? People’s feelings can change after loss, but that doesn’t make any one […]
More than a third of U.S. adults say they have used fertility treatments or know someone who has. By and large, infertility, and the treatment(s), are sadly stigmatized in the workplace with little or no understanding or compassion for those undergoing these invasive, traumatic, and often highly emotional procedures. In addition, many types of discrimination, […]
